What are some advantages of working with free weights?

What are some advantages of working with free weights?

Gary Brazina (Sports Medicine Physician) gives expert video advice on: What are some advantages of weight machines? and more...

Studies have shown there's no true advantage to free weights verses machines. Strength studies show that no matter which you use, you're still getting muscle strength - the studies indicated it was which ever you were most comfortable with. Trainers tell us that free weights are a little more effective because you have to use other muscle groups to stabilize your body when lifting that weight, that is offset by the risk of injuring another body part when trying to lift the weight.